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Meeting café in Gründau: Shaping the future and learning together!
People from different backgrounds meet weekly in the meeting café in Gründau to promote integration and intercultural exchange.
Meeting café in Gründau: Shaping the future and learning together!
Integration is very important in Gründau! Every Wednesday morning, a diverse group of people meet in the multi-generational house, regardless of whether they were born here or have just arrived Meeting café. The aim of the initiative is to create a platform for intercultural exchange and to laugh, learn and play together.
Here everyone, from seniors to young people, can find a safe space in which they can talk to each other without prejudice. The project manager team around Christopher Hustedt emphasizes how important it is to create trust and live a welcoming culture. “The café makes it possible to practice German in everyday situations,” says Hustedt, “which is a great support for many.” This opportunity to overcome language barriers is particularly valuable for immigrants, who often struggle with the challenges of their new living situation.
Diverse offers for togetherness
The meeting café is not only a place to talk, but also a program that is supported by the support of the German Relief Organization Foundation, the Evangelical Church and numerous donations and volunteers. Around 50 volunteers are involved here and work hand in hand with various cooperation partners. The positive response to the offers shows how much there is a lack of regular contact after the lockdown, especially for lonely citizens.
The activities are diverse. In addition to the weekly café, there are also special theme days that will continue after the summer break. Various topics such as intercultural exchange, education and questions relating to the labor market come to the table here, allowing everyone involved to learn from each other. The offer goes hand in hand with consulting services in areas such as consumer protection and health, which offer participants an additional valuable service, as does the platform each other-im-quartier.de presented in detail.
Language support as a key to integration
Mastering the German language is considered one of the most crucial factors for successful integration. Livingquarter.de points out that free language courses for different levels can make a big difference. In particular, basic language courses that prepare you for everyday situations such as shopping or going to the authorities are essential.
In addition, the organizers have created the opportunity to promote language understanding and make new friends through tandem programs and cultural encounters, such as cooking evenings. Information materials in several languages also help to break down barriers and facilitate access to social services.
The community's commitment in Gründau shows that integration is not just a political decision, but also requires personal commitment. This clearly proves that togetherness in diversity enriches and society grows together.